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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,073.28, 1,093,584 and 587,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,073.28, 1,093,584 and 587,145.60 is: 879,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,073.28 : 1,093,584 = 587,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,073.28/1,093,584 = 587,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,073.28x = 1,093,584 × 587,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,073.28x = 642,093,033,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,093,033,830.40/730,073.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,491.21

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